audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
auditions
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pluralof audition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof audition (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
auditionnouna trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
Example Sentences
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People like Ms. Santos would go on auditions anywhere, at any expense, to get a job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. James’s main characters are men who have answered a flyer advertising auditions for a local theater performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock progressed through initial auditions for the show, but then had to drop out to focus on their sport as the Games drew closer.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Anybody aged 12 and over can apply for the series, although those aged under 18 attending open auditions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
She had been chattering about the auditions all week.
From "George" by Alex Gino
